The actor or the fact that she has chosen not to speak yet about this incident occasioned a new debate about privacy and the exploitation of celebrities in modern digitality. A few sources on the internet suspect the video has been leaked almost deliberately to turn people and media on the actress to gain some media attention, but this has yet to be verified. As the video turned public, Pragya’s confederate supporters began forming a rogue army claiming it as ‘slut-shaming’ and appealing for justice.
Such incidents raise disturbing questions about the susceptibility of celebs, particularly women, to such unwarranted intrusions in public life. It also bears similarity to other storms that have embroiled other stars in the South of India, showing that this haunting trend has continued inside the entertainment fraternity. The fans have demanded authorities take strict action to remove the video from all digital spires hushedly circulating without consent.
The breach of privacy that the viral video leaked is not only an ethical issue but a more contextual matter concerning the sharing of content on the internet. At a time when social networks are under increasing scrutiny, this case may serve debates on tougher privacy rights for stars and for people in general.
